by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674)
To Anthea
Language: English
Now is the time when all the lights wax dim; And thou, Anthea, must withdraw from him Who was thy servant: Dearest, bury me Under that holy-oak, or gospel-tree; Where, though thou see'st not, thou may'st think upon Me, when thou yearly go'st procession; Or, for mine honour, lay me in that tomb In which thy sacred reliques shall have room; For my embalming, Sweetest, there will be No spices wanting, when I'm laid by thee.
Authorship:
- by Robert Herrick (1591 - 1674), "To Anthea" [author's text checked 1 time against a primary source]
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